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2007 Lincoln MKX Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about transmission problems in the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 12% of all 298 complaints for this model year. That is the highest transmission complaint count among 14 MKX model years. These complaints report 3 crashes, 3 fires, and 1 injury. Median mileage at failure: 82,320 miles.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints
35
12% of 298
Crashes reported
3
Fires reported
3
Injuries reported
1
Median mileage
82,320 mi
Related recalls
0

When 2007 Lincoln MKX transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 16, 2007, latest Oct 11, 2024.

2007 Lincoln MKX transmission & powertrain complaints: complaints filed per month3Jul 2007May 2010May 2012Sep 2014Feb 2017Sep 2017Aug 2018Apr 2021
35 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jul 2007 to Oct 2024; peak Sep 2015 (3).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2007 Lincoln MKX

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by MKX model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200735 (12%)
  2. 200830 (12%)
  3. 20093 (5%)
  4. 20104 (4%)
  5. 201112 (8%)
  6. 201211 (13%)
  7. 201316 (10%)
  8. 20147 (20%)
  9. 20155 (26%)
  10. 201611 (7%)
  11. 20173 (6%)
  12. 20181 (3%)
  13. 20190 (0%)
  14. 20200 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2007 Lincoln MKX have transmission problems?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints about the transmission in the 2007 Lincoln MKX, 12% of all complaints for this model year, including 3 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 82,320 miles.
Which Lincoln MKX year has the most transmission complaints?
The 2007 Lincoln MKX has the most transmission complaints (35), compared with 35 for the 2007.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2007 Lincoln MKX?
No NHTSA recall campaign for the 2007 Lincoln MKX is classified under transmission & powertrain. Complaints alone do not trigger a recall; check the full recall list and your VIN.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.